European Convention on Human Rights

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Also Known As	ECHR • Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms • European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Date	November 4, 1950

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Council of Europe Europe human rights

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Cherie Booth

British attorney